Events Manager/ Events Director

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Event Manager for an opportunity in New York, NY! Responsibilities: • Manage all aspects of the planning process, including but not limited to vendor negotiation, contract administration (including controlling risks associated with attrition and cancellation), hotel management, air and ground travel, total logistics coordination (menus, setup, decor, audio visual) entertainment, activities, team building, temporary staff, input on registration website development, printing, registration management, communications, invoice processing and budget management • Lead cross-functional project teams to execute programming, including complex in-person and virtual/hybrid events that range from 10 to 2,000 attendees • Demonstrated supportive leadership style, including experience with cross-functional, global, and multicultural teams • Demonstrate ability to work in a fast-paced and flexible work environment, such as changing planning activities and/or multitasking often to meet fluctuating client priorities • Deliver event standards at every level • Manage decisions that maintain integrity around firm procedures, compliance, and controls, risk management, and independence in vendor relationships while using firm-supported tools • Completes, maintains, and updates project timelines, establishes a workflow schedule with the client and suppliers to facilitate prompt and accurate handling of all program details • Drive collaboration with Events & Meetings colleagues to share industry updates, promote best practices, focus on synergies, consistency, and foster a culture of innovation • Operates with a “no surprises” commitment to business partners and stakeholders and is a role model for communication and collaboration • Provide strategic input and recommendations to the business group on event development • Identify, build, and maintain strong relationships with multiple stakeholders of aligned business groups, understanding their practice or industry objectives, and help to ensure that service delivery is aligned and fully supports the event goals and firm priorities to ensure successful outcomes • Support the vendor RFP process, contract negotiations, and participate in site inspections This posting is not an offer of employment. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will, regardless of the anticipated assignment duration. Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

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